Two health insurers approved to sell plans on Exchange in Adams County for 2020

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler approved eight health insurers to sell health plans in Washington state's 2020 Exchange-including two in Adams County-it was announced on Sept. 12.

The approved plans-which were certified by the Washington Health Benefit Exchange Board later that day-have an average rate decrease of -3.27%, a record low since the Exchange was created in 2011 as a public-private partnership.

Two health insurers, Coordinated Care Corporation and Lifewise Health Plan, will be offering plans in Adams County through the Exchange. The Exchange exists for the roughly 24...